Associate Corporate Counsel

Nidec Motor Corporation•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will provide support to Nidec’s MOEN division and Nidec group companies/affiliates located primarily in North and South America on legal matters.

Requirements

Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited law school, ranking in the Top 50% of graduating class.
License to practice law in a minimum of one state (preferably, Missouri).
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with a law firm or in-house legal department.
Ability to prioritize work tasks to provide high-quality work product to meet internal and external deadlines.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (less than 10% of the time).
Excellent business judgment and the ability to work closely with a variety of businesses and personnel to provide timely legal advice and drive practical business solutions.
Ability to work independently with high attention to detail, strong organization skills and management focus.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

Merger and acquisition experience a plus.
Employment law experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including master supply agreements with international and domestic customers and suppliers, engagement letters with professional advisors, software license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase, sales representative agreements and distribution agreements.
Creating and updating standard form commercial agreements.
Analyzing and interpreting contract provisions to provide legal guidance to internal businesses.
Managing supplier/customer questionnaires on corporate governance and compliance.
Assisting the credit department drafting legal demand letters and negotiating payment plans.
Conducting legal research on various legal matters as they arise.
Providing support as needed to the Vice President of Legal Services and the Corporate Counsel.
Managing and delegating tasks, as appropriate, to outside counsel and team members within the law department.
Interacting and developing professional relationships with other members of the law department and internal and external stakeholders to support Nidec’s business goals.
Developing and maintaining a database of contracts.
Other responsibilities as assigned.